Refractive (Laser) Surgery

If you do not want to deal with contacts or wearing glasses, refractive surgery is an alternative. Refractive Surgery hopes to permanently "fix" your eyes by reshaping your cornea.

The correction is not 100-percent effective, and the surgery does not work 100 percent of the time, but it does work for most patients.

The surgery is not recommended if you are under 18 because your prescription and eyes may still be changing, and they should stabilize before the surgery.

As a minor, you may also run into problems signing a legal consent document. If you are interested in refractive surgery, you should first understand the surgery procedure, possible risks, and possible results. A good website to look at if you are interested is: All About Vision.